The Springbok Sevens have got off to the perfect start at the London leg of the series, winning two pool games and qualifying for the Cup quarter-final.

They lost 17-14 in the final pool game to England, but just needed to avoid defeat by 16 points to qualify for the play-offs.

Paul Treu’s charges are already out of contention for a series win, but they will be determined to reel in New Zealand and secure third place on the overall standings.

The Boks easily negotiated Wales, winning 24-12 before being pushed hard by the ever improving Portugal, holding on for a 17-12 victory. The usual contenders, New Zealand and Samoa both came through their pool matches unscathed.

Fiji though were held to a 19-all draw by Russia in their opening match, but came from behind against France in their final pool match to secure a quarter-final berth.